Privacy Policy

Effective 17 June 2026 · Last updated 17 June 2026

Wordugtong is a word game made by Henyo Games in the Philippines. We collect as little as possible: a randomly-generated username and your scores so the leaderboard works. No emails, no real names, no contacts, no location beyond what every web server sees. This page explains the details.

1. Who we are

"Wordugtong" (the "Game") is operated by Henyo Games ("we," "us," "our"). You can reach us at privacy@henyo.games for privacy questions or developer@henyo.games for general support.

2. What we collect

Automatically generated username

When you first open the Game, a random username (e.g. IndigoEagleInKraigLakes62) is generated on your device and sent to our server so your scores can be attributed to a stable identity. You can change this username at any time. We never ask for your real name.

Gameplay data

The Game sends the following to our server so leaderboards and daily challenges work:

Round scores, totals, and the dictionary / dialect you played in.
Daily-board completions.
When you play 2-player, a short-lived multiplayer session ID and basic connection state so the realtime relay can pair you with your opponent.

Technical data (server logs)

Like every web server, ours records the request method, path, response code, timestamp, your IP address, and your User-Agent. These logs are kept briefly for abuse prevention and debugging, then rotated out.

What we do not collect

Email address, phone number, or real name.
Contact list, photos, microphone, or precise location.
Device identifiers used for cross-app tracking (no IDFA, no GAID).
Anything from third-party analytics SDKs — we don't currently embed any.

3. How we use the data

Run the leaderboard. Show your scores next to others' scores.
Detect cheating. Flag impossible scores, stuffed usernames, and known bot patterns so the leaderboard stays fair.
Improve the Game. Look at aggregate completion times and difficulty to tune word lists and timers.
Keep the service up. Use server logs to investigate outages and slow requests.

We do not use your data for advertising profiling, and we do not sell or rent it to anyone.

4. Where the data lives

Wordugtong runs on a server we operate. Gameplay data is stored in a PostgreSQL database on that same server. The server is hosted in a commercial data center; backups stay encrypted within the same hosting account.

5. Sharing

We don't share your data with third parties. If a Filipino court or law-enforcement authority lawfully requires us to disclose data we have (e.g. a server log relating to abuse), we'll comply with the minimum disclosure required by that order.

6. Cookies and local storage

The Wordugtong website uses local storage on your device to remember your username and game preferences. It does not set tracking cookies. The mobile app uses the device's normal app storage for the same purpose.

7. Children

The Game is suitable for general audiences. Because we collect only a random username and gameplay scores — and no personally identifiable information — the Game is appropriate for younger players. We still recommend a parent or guardian review this policy before a child under 13 plays.

8. Your rights

You can ask us to:

Tell you what data we have associated with your username.
Delete your username and the scores attached to it.
Correct anything you believe is wrong.

Email privacy@henyo.games with your username and the request. We aim to respond within 30 days.

9. Security

Traffic between the app and our server is encrypted in transit (HTTPS). The database is reachable only from our server's internal network. We don't store passwords because we don't ask for any.

10. Changes to this policy

If we update this policy, we'll change the "Last updated" date at the top and, for material changes, post a notice in the Game or on this page before the change takes effect.

11. Contact

Privacy: privacy@henyo.games
General support: developer@henyo.games